Caregiver Tips and Tools

​In addition to the wealth of resources found on Parent Education webpages, including resource packets, videos, articles, etc., below are a collection of online tools and home based ideas for families while schools are closed. If you have an idea to add to this page, please email ssdpeda@ssdmo.org

For Special School District of St. Louis County specific resources and updates related to COVID-19, please visit the SSD public website or visit Return to School Guidance

Please note that the compilation of resources below are based on suggestions from various organizations and do not constitute an endorsement from SSD. Please make sure to check any site or resource before sharing with your student.

Caregiver Tips and Tools

Autism Little Learners Resources Autism Little Learners Social Stories, videos and activities to support understanding of COVID-19 changes and issues.

Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators National Association of School Psychologists

Coping After a Disaster CDC Free downloadable coloring book for kids to help them cope with a disaster.

Coping with stress during the 2019 nCoV Outbreak. WHO

Coronavirus Anxiety—Helpful Expert Tips and Resources Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources People with Disabilities, Medical Conditions & Older Adults Southeast ADA Center

Coronavirus and Spinal Cord Injury Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation

Coronavirus Impact – Home All Day – Basic Supports and Strategies to Get us Through and Keep us Sane Autism Research Institute

Coronavirus. Tips for Staying Healthy: This is a video created by advocates for the Self-Determination Channel, a project of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Covibook: Supporting and Reassuring Children Around the World. Multiple languages. Mind Heart.

COVID-19 and Family Caregiving Caregiver Action Network

COVID-19 Disability Form Form to complete to help physicians provide a person with a disability with proper medical treatment, in case they need to go to the hospital for COVID-19 related symptoms. Stony Brook University

COVID-19 Related Mental Health and Recovery Resources Guide from Tempest on companies and organizations that offer online support for individuals, including those with eating disorders and alcohol or substance use concerns.

COVID-19 Resources: For Families, Families and Youth. National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

Dealing with COVID-19 - Resources for Special Educators, Therapists and Families. SMORE

Emergencies and National Disasters - Helping Children and Families Cope The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

Helping Homebound Children during the COVID-19 Outbreak Center for Study of Traumatic Stress

Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who Use AAC Devices Missouri Assistive Technology

Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who Have Vision Loss Missouri Assistive Technology

Hospitalization Communication Guide for Individuals Who are Deaf Blind Missouri Assistive Technology

How Do I Communicate with Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at the Hospital During COVID-19? For people who are Hard of Hearing / Deaf / Deaf-Blind. TDI

How Do I Talk to My Child about the Coronavirus? Compiled by the National PTA, this list has great information on how to talk to your child(ren) about COVID-19 and more.

How to Handle School Closures and Services for Your Child with Autism. Autism Speaks.

How to Manage Emotions Making Social Emotional Teaching Stick

How to Stay Safe, Well and Connected. HCARDD

How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus Anxiety and Depression Association of America

How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus. PBS Kids

Managing Stress and Anxiety related to COVID-19 CDC

Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources Mental Health America

Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak World Health Organization

Mindful about Meltdowns: A COVID-19 Resource for Parents ASERT

NAMI Help Line. COVID-19 Information and Resources

The Pandemic Toolkit Parents Need Psychology Today

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019

Parenting During COVID-19: Helpful Tips for All Abilities Rochester Regional Center

The Parent Guide to Resilience Why Try

Parent Toolkit. NBC

A Parent's Guide: Helping Your Child Feel Good About Wearing and Seeing Others Wear Face Masks Rutgers

A Parent's Guide: Helping Your Child Wear a Face Mask Rutgers

Promoting Financial Health and Resiliency for People with Disabilities and Their Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic National Disability Institute

Resources for the OCD and Related Disorders Community during the COVID-19 Outbreak OCD Foundation

Resources to Support Courageous Coping During COVID Courageous Parents Network

Responding to COVID-19 Ci3t

SAMHSA. Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

School Closure Toolkit. This toolkit includes visual supports for children with autism to use during the COVID-19 school closures. Easter Seal - Illinois Autism Partnership

Supporting Families Through COVID-19. Child Mind Institute.

This is Not Forever. 5 minute video. This children's guide to COVID-19, written and illustrated by Kristen Meehan, a NYC public school teacher helps to answer some of the big questions our little ones are asking.

Tips to Support Families Through the Coronavirus Pandemic: (VIDEO). Created by Successful Innovations, this video provides families with tips and strategies to support their children through this challenging time.

Tips for Supporting Student Wellness During COVID-19. Trails

Zones of Regulation. Printable resources.